Scenes of Soviet forces preparing for battle in Leningrad, Russia against the siege by German forces during World War 2. A large procession of Soviet soldiers walking in the snow near the Palace Square. They proceed past the Narva Triumphal Gate. A contingent of uniformed soldiers marches by the gate. A group of soldiers kneels at the tombstone of 18th Century Russian Generalissimo Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov, famous for never losing a battle. One soldier kisses a revolver. Outside in the snow, Russian troops assemble before a flag being the image of Lenin. The soldiers all kneel as past glories are recounted (brief clips of fictional films showing Russian heroes like Alexander Nevsky and others). The Soviet soldiers stand again and march, singing, in the snow. Ordinary citizens march in the snow towards the Narva Triumphal Arch or Gate. Russian troops in uniform march past the Gate. One Russian soldier pulls a sled behind him. A large contingent of ski troops marches, carrying snow skis over their shoulders, followed by a contingent of paratroopers, in winter white camouflage jump suits. More Soviet soldiers in white camouflage march carrying snow skis. A contingent of Russian ski troops marches in the snow, dressed in white camouflage outfits.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Russia during World War II. Several British flags displayed on poles at the Moscow Airport. Russian guard of honor lined up on the airfield. Soviet dignitaries and officials on the airfield. Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov and former Soviet Ambassador to Britain Ivan Maisky at the airport to greet Winston Churchill. Prime Minister Churchill disembarks from an aircraft and walks with officials. Prime Minister Churchill and British Foreign Minister Anthony Eden talking to Soviet dignitaries. The dignitaries walking past the honor guard.
May Day celebration in Moscow, Russia. Russian aircraft in formation fly in shape of a star during May Day celebration. The General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Union of Soviet Union Joseph Stalin on Russian airfield talking and shaking hands with Russian pilots. A large formation of Russian aircraft in flight over Moscow. A large group of Russian paratroopers descending from a transport aircraft. The paratroopers jump over Moscow during May Day celebration.
Russian troops march past in Moscow,Russia. Russian troops march past and display their military strength on the 20th Anniversary of the downfall of Hitler. Dignitaries review the parade. Large crowd of civilians gather. Missile being displayed during parade.
May Day parade in Moscow,Russia. Russian soldiers march past at the Red Square during the annual May Day Parade. Large crowd of civilians gather during parade. Tanks move. Premier and officials review the parade. Chinese diplomats walk out during criticism of China Beijing regime.
Tourists visit Lenin's Tomb in Moscow, Russia. The Minin and Pozharsky Monument and Saint Basil's Cathedral. A large crowd of tourists gathered at Red Square. A man takes a photograph of girls posing in front of Lenin's Tomb entrance.